Replay: Chat with Free Press columnist Drew Sharp

Drew talked about Detroit sports on Oct. 3, 2012

Drew is here, live from Kansas City, to answer your questions about all things Detroit sports.

by James Jahnke10/3/2012 3:06:17 PM

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Erik -- Excellent question. Quite honestly, I haven't thought that much about that with all the Cabrera hoopla. Does Leyland keep Kelly over Boesch? I think Berry makes the roster because you'll need his speed late in games. If he doesn't think Boesch can drive in runs, then what's the point in having him on the roster? We'll see what happens.

by Drew Sharp10/3/2012 3:51:51 PM

Assuming for argument sake that Jahvid Best isn't cleared for Week 8 duty, is it safe to say it's the Mikel and Joique show from here on out? What do you see Kevin Smith's role being going forward? Any chance the Lions bring in another veteran RB before season's end?

by Goblue510/3/2012 3:52:21 PM

Leshoure is a solid back who possesses some elusively, but I don't believe he's capable of those explosive 30-yard plus gains that Best produced regularly last season during the 5-0 start. I don't think that it's a coincidence that the offense's slow start and necessity for fourth quarter comebacks started upon losing Best after the SF game last year.

by Drew Sharp10/3/2012 3:54:38 PM

do you think the current management for the lions can build a super bowl winning team?

by Big R10/3/2012 3:55:00 PM

Big R -- My gut tells me no. I think they've done an excellent job -- yes, excellent -- in quickly filling the hole that was 0-16. They've significantly upgraded the talent that the Lions are no longer a laughingstock. But the real test now is climbing upwards once you're out of the hole. I'm not sure just yet that they're capable of doing that.

by Drew Sharp10/3/2012 3:57:12 PM

Let's try to squeeze in two more ...

by James Jahnke10/3/2012 3:57:23 PM

I'm starting to get interested in the Pistons again, after they remained stagnent for years. Do you think Rodney Stucky will ever blossom into an all-star? I think Joe should cut his lossess and get rid of him.

by Big Blue10/3/2012 3:57:25 PM

I heard Scott Boros is Jose Valverde's agent. Do you think he'll be back in 2013?

by Tommie10/3/2012 3:57:34 PM

BB -- Good question. Stuckey isn't an All-Star, but I do think he can effectively compliment Knight in the starting backcourt as an aggressive slashing type of player to the basket. He's OK for where they're at right now. But take a serious look at this rookie, Kim English. I'm hearing good things about him.

by Drew Sharp10/3/2012 3:59:11 PM

I don't see Grande coming back.

by Drew Sharp10/3/2012 3:59:36 PM

That'll be a wrap for today. Thanks for all the great questions. And thanks to Drew for taking the time to chat.

by James Jahnke10/3/2012 3:59:45 PM

What's it like to have a colleague who flies to Kansas City just to take you out for barbecue?

by bbq seeker10/3/2012 3:59:55 PM

Thanks Drew Have a good one! mod you too and... Drew we'll talk to you when the Tigers are in the ALDS!! Go Tigers!

by Big R10/3/2012 4:00:00 PM

Sorry, I fat fingered my last post. Anyways, the Marlins park is quite impressive! Turner pitched and Brantley (the catcher they got from the Tigers), was behind the plate. He's pretty good, too. However, I still think the Tigers made the better trade in Infante and Sanchez.

by attardtl10/3/2012 4:00:20 PM

Miggy has to be the MVP. I understand the great season Trout has had but Miggy has to be MVP. However, if you listened to ESPN last nite the majority still seem to favor Trout.

by Dennis10/3/2012 4:00:25 PM

And i agree he will probably get two at bats tonight. The key is what Hamilton does today. What a great achievement.

by Dennis10/3/2012 4:00:26 PM

I would prefer to stay away from Texas and Oakland in the first round. And that should be a great game today.

by Dennis10/3/2012 4:00:27 PM

Not sure I agree with the schedule comment. Miners and now the Vikings are way better than Arizona

by ddumonte10/3/2012 4:00:35 PM

If Leyland doesn't come back, then they GOT to get Francona.

by Mike Mc.10/3/2012 4:00:40 PM

@Mike Mc. Stop it

by Big R10/3/2012 4:01:01 PM

Enjoy the game tonight, guys. And in all seriousness, really appreciate the historical significance of what we're witnessing tonight. 45 years between Triple Crowns tells you all you need to know about how special this is.

by Drew Sharp10/3/2012 4:01:45 PM

@Drew Sharp if you were on the Tigers you'd be my tiger.

by Big R10/3/2012 4:03:09 PM

I can't believe Leyland takes such criticism for what he has accomplished this season. First of all, he only had THREE consistent bats (Jackson, Fielder, Cabrera) in his lineup, NO 2nd baseman, and injuries requiring shuffling minoe leaguers up. Not only that, but to "manage" the personalities and egos cannot be overlooked. I say KEEP Leyland and give him a 2yr extension-there's no one better...

by angus mackillop10/3/2012 4:03:19 PM

I'll take the coarpse of Sparky Anderson managing next year over Jim Leyland in the dugout.